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Mumbai, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Television actress Aishwarya Khare has opened up about her upcoming show "Chhoriyan Chali Gaon" and shared that it will test her mentally, emotionally, and physically. Despite the challenges, she's embracing the experience with determination and a willingness to grow. In an interview with IANS, the 'Bhagya Lakshmi' actress stated that she is approaching this show with the goal of becoming stronger -- mentally, emotionally, and physically. And that she believes this show can help her grow in all those areas. Aishwarya shared, "The two things I've focused on the most are my clothing and my mental preparation. I've always believed that you shouldn't give up without trying. That attitude has always helped me. So, I'm going in with the mindset that I'll at least try everything. I never say, "I can't do this" before giving it a shot. In fact, I think overcoming tough moments and challenges brings a sense of achievement." "I'm approaching this with the goal of becoming stronger -- mentally, emotionally, and physically. And I believe this show can help me grow in all those areas." Talking about Rannvijay Singha hosting the rural based reality show, the actress stated, "I don't think there could be a better host for this show. He has so much experience in judging and motivating people -- he's been doing it for years. Since we're going into a space that is completely out of our comfort zone, we'll need someone who can uplift us in every way. Ranvijay can do that -- emotionally, physically, and mentally. He's absolutely the right person to guide us through this. I'm really happy he's the host." Zee TV is gearing up to launch a one-of-a-kind reality show, "Chhoriyan Chali Gaon," where 11 independent women from urban lifestyles step away from the comforts of city life to immerse themselves in the simplicity and challenges of rural India.
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The season one of the reality show "The Traitors" has reached its final leg. This week five contestants -- Anshula Kapoor, Janvee Gaur, Elnaaz Norouzi, Sufi Motiwala, and Jannat Zubair have been eliminated from the show hosted by Karan Johar. Speaking about her elimination during an exclusive conversation with IANS, Anshula said, "Actually, when I was voted out, my gut never once told me that Elnaz could be a traitor. I defended her strongly, though not all of it was shown on TV. I think that influenced people who were on the fence about me -- they started dou ...Read More >
Having a good story and making a good film are two very different things - and the Punjabi film 'Ikk Kudi' is a reminder of exactly that. You can sense potential in the premise from the start, but the film's treatment never quite lets you stay invested. The Shehnaaz Gill starrer, also her production debut, is well-intentioned, but not quite well-made. Gill, as Tejo and Simar, is the undeniable heart of the film. The story moves between past and present, exploring a woman's right to choose whom s ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor-comedian Kiku Sharda, best known for his comic antics on television, opened up about his personality off-screen. In an exclusive interview with IANS, he shared that while he brings laughter to audiences on TV, he is quite reserved in real life and doesn't talk as much as people might expect. Kiku shared, "Being a comic actor didn't make much difference inside the house. I didn't feel any pressure to be funny all the time, nor did I go in with that intention. Just because I do comedy on TV doesn't mean I'm joking around 24/7 in real life." "Off-screen, I' ...Read More >
Actor-Singer Shehnaaz Gill recently opened up about consuming black alkaline water, which can cost up to Rs 600 per bottle. Despite the high price, Gill claimed that the water doesn't have a different taste and she drinks it simply because she finds it black. Alkaline water has become a popular trend among celebrities and many people claim it is good for health. However, Gill's remarks about the water being just like normal water surprised fans. In her comments, Shehnaaz Gill also mentioned that ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Anshula Kapoor, who recently got evicted from Karan Johar's show "The Traitors," has opened up about her experience on the reality show. Speaking to IANS, she revealed that having 'chachi' Maheep Kapoor by her side brought her a much-needed sense of normalcy and safety. When asked how important Maheep Chachi's presence was to her emotional strength, Anshula revealed that it made a world of difference. She shared, "She gave me emotional support. I had never done reality TV or any long-format project before. Usually, when you shoot something, you go home and dec ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Elnaaz Norouzi, who is known for her work in 'Sacred Games', 'Tehran' and others, recently exited the reality streaming show 'The Traitors'. After stepping out of the show, the actress is "overwhelmed with all the love that she has been receiving, of late. Elnaaz's journey on the show became one of the most talked-about -- and now, one of the most cherished. Talking about the response, the actress said in a statement, "I'm honestly overwhelmed... I never imagined this kind of love. The messages, the DMs, the edits every word has touched me deeply. I g ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rocky Jaiswal wished 'Happy friendship day' to his queen, Hina Khan, who rules his whole life. Rocky revealed that Hina is his closest friend and companion. Thanking his stars for bringing Hina into his life, he wrote on his Instagram, "The Queen I Befriended and let her Rule my whole Life. She's the closest friend and companion I have and I can't thank my Stars Enough. Happy Friendship Day my Love...@realhinakhan" The 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' actress also wishes her best friend in the comment section, saying, "Happy friendship day ma best fraaaaand". Roc ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actress and model Shaifali Jariwala, who became an overnight sensation in the 2000s following her performance in the music video 'Kaanta Laga' and became a household name, died after suffering a cardiac arrest on the intervening night of June 27-28. According to reports, Shaifali was rushed to the hospital by her husband and three others, but by the time they arrived, she had already passed away. Media sources confirm that she was brought in dead and could not be revived. The sudden demise of the 42-year-old star has come as a shock to both the entertainment industry and her fans. ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Rajeev Khandelwal is all set to mark his return to the television space with his upcoming show Tum Ho Naa. The actor who has always chosen quality over quantity in terms of content, explained that he has picked projects that he felt were meaningful. "Over the years, I have been offered so many kinds of roles, some experimental, some quite unconventional. But I have always chosen to follow my heart and be part of something that genuinely feels meaningful to me," said Rajeev in a statement. Talking about the show, he added, "With the show Tum H ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bigg Boss 19 is all set to return with Salman Khan once again taking charge as the host. The highly-anticipated season is already creating buzz, with confirmed contestants' names slowly making their way online. One of the confirmed faces this year is none other than Hyderabad's own Baseer Ali, popularly known as Baseer Bob. The news was confirmed by the most reliable Bigg Boss social media handle, The Khabri. After being rumoured to join the show in multiple past seasons, Baseer has finally said yes. Baseer Ali is an Indian model, television personality and actor, best known for winn ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Nehal Chudasama, who recently got evicted from "Bigg Boss 19," has addressed her remarks about composer-singer Amaal Mallik from her stint on the reality show. During her time in the house, Nehal had called Amaal "dual-faced," and now, even after her eviction, she stands by her opinion. In an exclusive interview with IANS, the model and actress said that what she observed inside the house truly reflected his nature, and nothing has changed her perspective since. When asked if her opinion about Amaal Mallik had changed after leaving the Bigg Boss 19 house, Nehal said she ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) 'The 50' contestant Rajat Dalal, has reacted to co-contestant Monalisa calling him out for allegedly speaking behind her husband Vikrant Singh Rajpoot's back during the game. Monalisa had earlier expressed her anger in multiple interviews, even stating that Rajat lacked the courage to confront Vikrant directly. Reacting to her remarks, Rajat told IANS, "Monalisa's anger is her anger, it is her problem. Monalisa's anger does not affect me." (Uska gussa uska gussa hai, uski problem hai. Uska gussa mujhe affect nahi karta.) Talking about the reality show The 50 ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 28: Shefali Jariwala has been laid to rest at Mumbai's Oshiwara Crematorium. Her father, brother, and husband performed her last rites as per Hindu tradition. For the unversed, this is the same place where Sidharth Shukla's final rites took place back in 2021. Shefali and Sidharth were seen together in the thirteenth season of the reality show, "Bigg Boss". A video of her husband Parag Tyagi and Hindustani Bhau carrying Shefali body to her bier was also doing rounds of social media. Shefali and Hindustani Bhau had formed a close bond during their time in the Bigg Boss house. In f ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will commence operations "very soon," and it will reduce travel time between the two cities to just 2 hours and 7 minutes. Talking to reporters at the Bhavnagar terminus in Gujarat, after virtually flagging off three trains: the Ayodhya Express, Rewa-Pune Express, and Jabalpur-Raipur Express, Vaishnaw stated that the bullet train project is moving quickly. Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) will be connected to major cities of Gujarat, such as Vapi, ...Read More >
Mumbai October 20: Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Naitik, aka Karan Mehra, recently talking to IANS, has elaborated on his plans for Diwali this year. The actor said, "Diwali has always been very special to me. It instantly takes me back to my childhood memories of decorating the house with diyas, the aroma of homemade sweets and that pure excitement of being surrounded by family and laughter." He added, "Those simple moments are what truly define the festival for me." Talking about his plans for Diwali this year, Karan said, "This year's Diwali feels a little more grounded. I am focusing on spen ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Shehnaaz Gill sought blessings at the Golden Temple ahead of the release "Ikk Kudi" and said that the film is made especially for Punjab. Talking about her visit Shehnaaz told IANS: "I have come here to take God's blessings. Our film is about to be released, and I pray to God that our film will be a success." Shot in Chandigarh, Ikk Kudi was first scheduled to hit the screens on September 19 and was later pushed for an October 31 release. Shedding light on the same, Shehnaaz said: "Yes, we shifted the release to 31st October. I want all of you to watc ...Read More >
Koraput: While the state celebrates Rath Yatra on Friday, the temple town of Jeypore in Koraput district continues to observe a unique tradition, pulling of the chariots a day later even though all other rituals, such as Pahandi and Chhera Pahanra, are conducted on the same day as the main festival.Though there is no official or documented historical evidence supporting this deviation, the practice has over the years given rise to a blend of local legends, cultural beliefs and royal anecdotes.According to senior academician Prafulla Padhi, the origins of the custom may be traced back to the ti ...Read More >
Popular TV actor Hina Khan has opened up about her relationship with husband Rocky Jaiswal. She shared how the two handle fights and disagreements. ... Popular TV actor Hina Khan has opened up about her relationship with husband Rocky Jaiswal. She shared how the two handle fights and disagreements. In an interview, the actress revealed that understanding and calm communication play a key role in keeping their bond strong. When asked how she handles disagreements with her husband, Hina shared th ...Read More >